Train Chester to Bolton from £22 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Bolton takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 28m
Duration: 50 mi
Distance: £22
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 22m

£18–33

Chester to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 3:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

3:52 PM → 5:07 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
4:52 PM → 6:09 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
5:52 PM → 7:08 PM
1h 16m • 1 change
6:52 PM → 8:07 PM
1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:42 AM → 10:11 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 11:17 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
10:37 AM → 12:06 PM
1h 29m • 1 change
11:35 AM → 1:21 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:02 AM → 6:07 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 9:07 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

3:51 AM → 5:22 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
4:55 AM → 6:07 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 7:21 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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